Gotta Get Theroux this
Gotta Get Theroux This by Louis Theroux, published by Macmillan in 2019, is a 394-page exploration of the author’s life and experiences in television. This edition presents a humorous and heartfelt narrative that chronicles Theroux’s journey from a nervous young journalist to a prominent documentary filmmaker. Through his unique lens, he shares stories of his encounters with eccentric characters and the challenges he faced in both his professional and personal life.
Readers will find a candid account that delves into various aspects of Theroux’s career, including his work on controversial subjects and his interactions with notable figures. The book touches on themes of self-discovery, family life, and the complexities of morality, particularly in light of his experiences with the Church of Scientology and the unsettling revelations about past subjects. Gotta Get Theroux This offers an insightful perspective on the intersection of personal memoir and the performing arts, making it a notable addition to the genres of biography and entertainment.
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The Sunday Times Bestseller
‘Honest and soul-searching’ – Sunday Express
From much-loved documentary maker Louis Theroux comes a funny, heartfelt and entertaining account of his life and weird times in TV.
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In 1994 fledgling journalist Louis Theroux was given a one-off gig on Michael Moore’s TV Nation, presenting a segment on apocalyptic religious sects. Gawky, socially awkward and totally unqualified, his first reaction to this exciting opportunity was panic. But he’d always been drawn to off-beat characters, so maybe his enthusiasm would carry the day. Or, you know, maybe it wouldn’t . . .
In Gotta Get Theroux This, Louis takes the reader on a joyous journey from his anxiety-prone childhood to his unexpectedly successful career. Nervously accepting the BBC’s offer of his own series, he went on to create an award-winning documentary style that has seen him immersed in the weird worlds of paranoid US militias and secretive pro-wrestlers, get under the skin of celebrities like Max Clifford and Chris Eubank and tackle gang culture in San Quentin prison, all the time wondering whether the same qualities that make him good at documentaries might also make him bad at life.
As Louis woos his beautiful wife Nancy and learns how to be a father, he also dares to take on the powerful Church of Scientology. Just as challenging is the revelation that one of his old subjects, Jimmy Savile, was a secret sexual predator, prompting him to question our understanding of how evil takes place. Filled with wry observation and self-deprecating humour, this is Louis at his most insightful and honest best.
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‘Funny, engaging’ – Sunday Times
‘Gripping’ – Daily Mail
‘Absorbing and surprisingly candid’ – Telegraph Magazine
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